Slab Square Ugdup 4 is a regular weight, wide, low contrast, italic, normal x-height font.
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A wide, right-leaning slab serif with sturdy, blocky serifs and generally low stroke modulation. The letterforms show bracketed joins into the serifs and a slightly calligraphic, drawn rhythm that keeps the texture from feeling mechanical. Counters are open and generous, capitals are broad, and the lowercase maintains a straightforward, readable structure with a single-storey “g” and a single-storey “a.” Numerals are open and clear, matching the same leaning stance and slabbed finishing.
Works well for editorial typography—magazine features, book interiors, and essays—where an italic voice is needed but still must hold up in sustained reading. It also suits pull quotes, headlines that need a traditional-yet-sturdy character, and brand or packaging applications seeking a reliable, print-forward tone.
The overall tone is literary and editorial, combining a classic italic voice with a grounded, authoritative slab foundation. It feels energetic without being flashy, projecting clarity, tradition, and a confident, journal-like seriousness.
Likely designed to blend the familiarity of an italic text face with the solidity and presence of slab serifs, giving emphasis and motion without sacrificing stability. The wide proportions and clear counters suggest a focus on comfortable readability and strong word-shape in continuous text.
The slant and wide set create a flowing horizontal rhythm in text, while the slab terminals add visual anchoring at word ends. In longer passages the texture reads smooth and consistent, with punctuation and figures staying prominent enough to support dense copy.